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Taking Care of Your Health, Together

Bringing together skilled physicians who span the range from primary care to specialized medicine, the Methodist Medical Group is devoted to providing the full spectrum of care to the North Texas community. From virtual visits to concierge medicine, aches and pains to surgery - our team is ready to assist you with your healthcare needs with the backing and resources of the entire Methodist Health System. You're never alone with Methodist Medical Group.

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Care Team Spotlight
  • Kathy Cook Porter, WHNP

    Board Certified as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP), Ms. Porter obtained her Master of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas, and completed her advanced practice training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. Ms. Porter has more than three decades of experience in women’s health and is certified in Inpatient Obstetrics and ...

  • Nimesh H. Patel, MD

    Nimesh Patel, MD, FAANS, is the Executive Medical Director of Neurosurgery and Section Chief of Neurosurgery at Methodist Dallas. Board certified in neurosurgery, Dr. Patel obtained his medical degree from the University of Louisville Medical School, Kentucky. He completed his residency at Rush University Hospital, Chicago, Illinois. Dr.Patel has been published numerous times and has been recognized as one of D ...

  • Charles J. Lostak, DO

    Charles Lostak, DO, is a veteran gastroenterologist who has been on the medical staff of Methodist Health System since 1992. He earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. He went to work as a petroleum engineer for several years before entering medical school. Dr. Lostak received his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Oklahoma State University Health Sciences ...

  • Evan Mar, DO

    Evan Mar, MD, received her Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from the William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then completed her residency in internal medicine at CHRISTUS Good Shepard Medical Center through the University of Texas Health Northeast. As a result of her outstanding work and dedication during her residency, Dr. Mar was granted the selective opportunity to serve as Chief Resident. ...

  • Richard W. Burg, MD

    Rick Burg, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained spine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery, degenerative and deformity conditions of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Dr. Burg went to the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota and obtained his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed his internship and residency at the ...

  • Carlos G. Fasola, MD

    Dr. Carlos Fasola received his medical degree from the Universidad de Chile and then completed a residency in general surgery and fellowship in multiorgan transplant at the University of Minnesota, which included research in transplantation. Dr. Fasola is an accomplished surgeon in pediatric and adult kidney, pancreas, and liver transplantation, with extensive training in living donor liver transplantation in ...

  • Abdul H. El Chafic, MD

    Abdul El Chafic, MD, recently joined Methodist Richardson Medical Center as Medical Director of Advanced Endoscopy. He was previously the Director of Endoscopic Innovation and Training at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. Dr. El Chafic completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at Indiana University under the mentorship of world-renowned gastroenterologists. He ...

  • Avery L. Nolen, MD

    Dr. Nolen is moving his practive to Methodist Family Health Center - Mansfield North as of December 3 Click to learn more Dr. Nolen obtained his medical degree from East Tennessee State University and completed his residency at Ohio State University. When he is not at work, Dr. Nolen enjoys basketball, weightlifting, and portrait art.

  • Ammar Al Akshar, MD

    Ammar Al Akshar, MD, is a highly skilled interventional cardiologist with board certifications in Internal Medicine, General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Adult Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology. He excels in the treatment of coronary artery disease and complex percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), with a strong focus on advanced revascularization strategies. He also specializes in preventive ...

  • Russell A. Dickey, MD

    Dr. Dickey is privileged to provide compassionate women’s healthcare, including a full range of gynecological preventive and surgical care. He has a particular interest in minimally invasive surgery, including advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Dr. Dickey is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has practiced in Arlington since 1990 and has held several leadership positions in ...

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